Rescuers in Spain are continuing their efforts to find survivors as the death toll from recent floods has risen to 158, marking the country’s most significant natural disaster in recent memory.

The Chancellor has announced the Budget for 2024, indicating a significant increase in public borrowing by £32 billion per year and raising taxes to the highest level on record, alongside concerns from economists about the potential stagnation of economic growth due to downgraded forecasts.

Two Conservative leadership candidates accused the government of withholding information related to the Southport incident, claiming concern over a potential cover-up and emphasising the need for transparency in the investigation.